I’m back with another stop on this year’s patriotic home tour as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The star of the room is undoubtedly our Fort McHenry flag. Since we’re not using the fireplace this time of year, I love draping it across the mantel where it softens what would otherwise be a big black… Read More
Earlier this year, I shared the giant homemade cookie cake I made for New Year’s Eve. It was such a hit that I’ve now made it several more times, including for Whit’s golf banquet where it once again disappeared in record time. At this point, I think it is safe to say this recipe has… Read More
I absolutely love adding patriotic touches throughout the main areas of our home and soaking them in all summer long. The foyer is always one of the first spaces I decorate because it sets the tone the moment you walk through the front door. This year, the simplest additions brought festive charm. I tied red,… Read More
The moment we returned home from our cruise, I pulled out my patriotic decorations and got to work. I know some people wait until closer to the Fourth of July, but I love decorating early enough to actually enjoy it. And this year, there was one decoration I was especially excited to finally display. This… Read More
Today we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives serving our country. Their sacrifice is the reason we enjoy the freedoms we so often take for granted, and Memorial Day always feels like an important moment to reflect on that. One of the most meaningful experiences our family… Read More
By kicking off the long holiday weekend at the Braves game Wednesday night, it felt like a full-fledged vacation right here at home! Honey and the boys have played more holes of golf than I can count, grabbing every available tee time they could find. With the boys away, I pulled together a spontaneous game… Read More
I’ve been hosting so much lately that I decided to take a year off from our annual Fourth of July festivities to simply soak in all the patriotic fun for once. With the boys getting older and making their own plans, our little soiree had kind of fizzled out over the last few years anyway.… Read More